Beauty and the Bester
★ 7.4 · 2025 · Documentary · Crime
Did renowned Dr Nandipha get embroiled in Thabo Bester's prison break? This chilling documentary series examines the enigmatic ties that bound them.
Episodes
1. Episode 145m · This episode is expected to cover Bester's initial prison break from a maximum-security prison, in which he faked his own death. It likely introduces the main players, including Bester, who was known as the "Facebook Rapist," and his accomplice, celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana. The episode sets the stage with the shocking discovery that the charred remains in Bester's cell were not his.
2. Episode 249m · This part of the series is likely to focus on Bester and Magudumana's time on the run. The story shifts to the police investigation that eventually exposed the fake death and the bizarre circumstances surrounding their escape. This episode will probably detail the manhunt that captured the attention of the world.
3. Episode 340m · When borders are crossed, the manhunt escalates into an international pursuit. Does Dr Nandipha’s involvement run deeper than the story suggests?More Like This
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